MOT Status
ValidMileage
88,148 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front headlamps slightly misty
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust mounting not fitted
superficial cracking in sidewalls of both rear and nearside front tyres
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all 4 tyres starting to crack outter edges
n/s/r brake - slight bind.
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all 4 tyres starting to crack outter edges
front disc slightly pitted inner edge
oil leak from engine
both front tyre wear low.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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EF55 MGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF55 MGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was EF55 MGU registered?
EF55 MGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2006.
Is EF55 MGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF55 MGU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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